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• Tips
• Warnings

This wikiHow teaches you how to download a website to your computer so that you can use it offline. Some websites do not allow you to download them due to restrictions.

To step

1. Search for a website downloader. There are many free programs available to help you copy and download data from websites. A few common choices include the following:
   • ITrack - Windows / Linux.With iTrack, you can choose which aspects of the site are downloaded and which ones are left behind.
   • WebRipper - Only for Windows. With this app you can extract everything from photos, videos and links to html or the page layout code of your chosen website.
   • DeepVacuum - Designed for Mac OS X. DeepVacuum, similar to Athrack for PC, lets you filter certain file types (for example, photos or links) before downloading a site.
   • SiteSucker - Designed for Mac OS El Capitan and Sierra, although there are versions for iOS and earlier versions of Mac OS X on the official site. SiteSucker works in the same way as DeepVacuum, but you can set your offline web pages to be automatically updated when you connect to the internet. There also is a iOS version available.
2. Examine your selected downloader. If you want to get a clear picture of your desired website downloader, look it up to see what other people are saying about it. If the majority of users recommend the downloader and think that you will be familiar with the interface of the program, you can proceed.
   • Avoid software with bad reviews.
   • Being able to use video demonstrations from your selected website downloader will give you an idea of ​​whether or not you feel comfortable with the program.
3. Download the application. Most website downloaders are hosted on download sites that are not secured with HTTPS encryption, so make sure you are on a secure network (e.g. your home network and not a public location) when downloading the program.
   • If possible, try to find a website downloader hosted on the developer's site.
   • You may need to choose a save location on your computer before your file starts downloading.
4. Double click on the installation file. It is located in the storage location of your computer. Doing so will launch the installer, which will install your website downloader on your computer.
5. Follow the installation instructions on the screen. These depend on your chosen program, so pay attention to the specific details mentioned in the installation process while installing your website downloader.
6. Wait for the program to finish installing and then open it. Once your program has finished installing, you can download your first website.
7. Copy the URL of a site you want to download. To do this, open the website in a web browser of your choice, then select the address of the site at the top of the browser window, right-click on the selected area with two fingers and click "Copy".
   • You can also Ctrl (or ⌘ Command on a Mac) and tap C. to copy selected text.
8. Paste the site address in the "URL" bar of your downloader. The name and location of this bar will vary between different programs, but this is probably the text field at the top of the program window.
   • You can also choose download criteria on this page, such as the type of files you want to exclude or which location on your computer you want to download the website to.
9. Click the "Download" button for your application. Again, the name and location of this button will depend on the program you are using, but you will likely find it at the bottom of the window. Your website will be downloaded to your computer.
10. Wait for your website to download. Once this is done, you will be able to access the downloaded website while offline.
    • Dynamic or social aspects of downloaded websites are not preserved, as these aspects depend on online functions.

Tips

• Website downloaders can also be used to back up your own websites.

Warnings

• Downloading from sites with many linked pages and media, such as social media sites, can take up a lot of space on your computer.
• Some websites block download from websites because they don't want their content duplicated. In such cases, you have to save each web page individually.
• Make sure it is legal to download your selected website before attempting this.